HARDWOOD RECORD 



55 



=-< CINCINNATI y- 



Among lurab.r doulirs tlu-ro Is llio slriinirist fifllnu' of optimism noticed 

 tor mnny months. Tlipio is no question of the demand Increasing as the 

 season advances, and trade Just at this time is quite satisfactory. Prices 

 hare been a little off, but not much stock has been shipped by the manu- 

 facturers, who have been onto their Job, as they did not care to accept 

 business except on a reasonable basis; and the small producer with his 

 poorly manufactured stock has had bis inning ; but the Increasing dei^and 

 forecasts the opportunity of the legitimate manufacturer of hardwoods who 

 makes the grade satisfactory and furnlslics stock that is right. 



The rush has not arrived as yet, but it is coming. Factories are begin- 

 ning to start up in this section — that is, the few that have been shut down 

 entirely — and the balance, that have been running on short time, are pre- 

 paring for a much more liberal run. Dealers claim that there are more 

 Inquiries now than for the last several months, and much stock is moving 

 as the result of recent ordering. Most of the old orders arc practically 

 filled. New business during the last few months has been cSlghty scarce, 

 but the silver lining to the clouds is now visible on the horizon and dealers 

 are a unit In anticipating nothing else but fair business for the immediate 

 future and fully expect It to grow steadily bettor as the season advance.-;. 

 This applies to ii'nintitie.'; as well as prices. 



=-< TOLEDO >-= 



The present pro.spects of the local hardwood market are only fair. 

 Prices are, however, holding their own, although lumber Is being moved 

 but slowly. The continued warm temperatures have softened the roads 

 to such an extent that hauling is extremely ditBcult. Builders are taking 

 advantage of the mild weather and are hastening their work. The big 

 boon: in constiuction work of all kinds already outlined for the spring 

 is the redeeming feature of the present situation and hardwood dealers are 

 very optimistic. The future does indeed look "rosy" for the Toledo 

 business. 



.-< INDIANAPOLIS > 



Hardwood lumbermen say that the sprinir oiiilc.iik is brightening daily 

 The number of inquiries that are being received is very encouraging and 

 a number of very substantial orders have been placed. Business, of course. 

 Is still below normal, but it is not believed this condition of affairs will 

 long continue. 



There is no complaint of car shortage, as receipts are arriving promptly 

 and shipments are being cared for without delay. Prices are remaining 

 steady. A large business is not expected during the next few months, but 

 It is thought the volume of trade will not be below that of the same 

 season of last year. 



=-< MEMPHIS >- 



There Is an increasing demand for hardwood lumber here and the market 

 continues to show a better lone. Shipments during the latter half of 

 January were appreciably larger than those during the first half of that 

 month and February has opened with a better run of orders than was 

 noted for the last fortnight in the preceding month. There is a growing 

 belief in greater activity in practically all lines. This is borne out by 

 the larger business which is actually taking place, and lumbermen believe 

 that they are on the eve of a period of greater prosperity than they have 

 witnessed for some time. There have been few advances in prices since 

 the first of the year, though it may be noted that the lower grades of 

 both Cottonwood and gum are commanding better values than at that 

 time. The low water in the Mississippi and its tributaries is affecting the 

 movement of both cottonwood and gum. and one of the largest box manu- 

 facturers here is authority for the statement that offerings are rather 

 restricted and that the tendency of prices is somewhat better. It may be 

 noted In the same connection that the box factories are doing a large 

 business and that their needs are quite full. 



There is a good call for sap gum In the higher grades and values are 

 well maintained. lied gum continues rather slow. Oak is selling in all 

 grades of both red and white, while there is no difKculty in disposing of 

 ash at satisfactory prices. Th:> upper grades of cypress are relatively low, 

 but there Is a. good demand for selects and shops, and prices are well 

 held. The upper grades of cottonwood are affected by the scarcity of 

 this material, particularly for future needs, and holders are disposed to 

 ask somewhat fuller prices. Export business is comparatively slow at the 

 moment and the prospects are not particularly brilliant at the moment 

 (or any decided improvement in that quarter, largely because of the con- 

 Blgned stocks on the other side, the tightness of money in some of the 

 leading continental centres, the keen competition from .Japanese and Rus- 

 sian manufacturers of hardwood lumber, and the high ocean freight rates 

 on American exports via New Orleans. Exporters are proceeding on the 

 theory, however, that there will be some Improvement later, and they are 

 getting their stock lists In good shape against the demand which they 

 believe will materialize. 



=•< NASHVILLE >-= 



Hardwood dealers closed up .January with a very satisfactory volume 

 of trade, reporting business about the same as for January of last year. 

 Prices rule about steady on hardwoods, none of the big firms conceding 

 any reduction of prices. Quartered oak has been growing scarce on this 

 market, with active demand. Plain oak Is in good demand. Some busi- 



Mahogany and 

 Circassian 



Lumber & Veneers 



^ The largest assortment of finest figured 

 Mahogany Logs, Lumber and Veneers in 

 the country can be found at the Chicago 

 plant of C. L, Willey. 



^ We are just in receipt of fifteen cars of 

 remarkably superior Circassian Walnut 

 Logs, large size, well-figured and of good 

 color, which are now being cut into 



Veneers. 



^ A visit or correspondence from discrim- 

 inating buyers of all varieties of fine Im- 

 ported and Domestic Cabinet Woods in 

 Lumber and Veneer is solicited. 



^ You will not only find the Willey ware- 

 houses well stocked with a superb collec- 

 tion of Circassian, Mahogany, Vermilion, 

 Black Walnut and other fanc}^ foreign 

 and domestic lumber and veneers, but 

 buyers are assured of prompt and pains- 

 taking service, and a quality of product 

 not usually obtainable. 



^ To visit the plant take Blue Island Ave. 

 car at the postoffice to Robey Street. 



C. L. WILLEY, Chicago 



Largest Faticy Wood Veneer 

 and Lumber producing plant in the world 



